Pros
* The people doing the actual work are talented, resilient, and genuinely creative. * You will learn how to survive chaos and still produce high level work under pressure.
Cons
* Upper management operates through fear, favoritism, and ego rather than strategy. * Decisions are personal, not professional and loyalty is valued far more than competence. * Layoffs are handled with zero dignity, followed by attempts to control the narrative and people’s relationships long after employees leave. * Leadership is so insecure that they try to meddle in who current employees can associate with, discouraging professional connections with former staff. It’s petty, retaliatory, and an abuse of power. * HR functions primarily as damage control for executives, not as support or protection for staff.